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*Please complete the Fall 2022 Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information and proof of vaccination. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. Grades 1st - 5th Fall 2022 Wednesdays Sept. 14, 21, 28 Oct. 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec. 7, 14, 21 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25 We are proud to introduce our new Eco-Center class. This forward-thinking class will give students a real-world, hands-on experience to sustainability leadership. Our unique Eco- Center environment offers us opportunities to garden together, do nature journaling, eco-projects for the school, learn about alternative energy, engage with and care for our animals, do natural art and more, all while learning about living sustainably. Some topics that will be covered: Gardening, Compost, Recycling work, Eco/Recycling projects, Nature Journaling, hydroponics... -
*Please complete the Fall 2022 Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information and proof of vaccination. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. Grades 2nd - 5th Fall 2022 Tuesdays Sept. 13, 20 Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 Nov. 1, 15, 22, 29 Dec. 6, 13, 20 Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24Taught by Science Teacher - Chris ReedThis class is for the serious Scientist in the family! Students will focus on the fundamentals of science through hands-on/minds-on activities and experiments.The goal of this class is to emphasize the process of science and how it applies to everyday life. During our hands-on/minds-on classes, students will develop an understanding of scientific principles, build vocabulary, work together with other scientist and engage in scientific discussions. Every facet of science will be explored in this class, from bridge building to mini experiments. -
*Please complete the Fall 2022 Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information and proof of vaccination. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. Grades 3rd - 5th Fall 2022 Wednesdays Sept. 14, 21, 28 Oct. 12, 19, 26 Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Dec. 7, 14, 21 Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25Students will learn the basics of photography and complete some great photography projects. They will learn the technique for taking natural portraits in their own home. Students will explore how to plan, scout, shoot, and edit great candid photos. They will become skilled at finding interesting backgrounds both inside and out using natural light. Our photographers in training will travel the school and surroundings to find photography opportunities. Their work will be seen on our website and Instagram page. They will learn about famous photographers and will view their work and accomplishments. Each student will be about to create their own portfolio by the end of the class. All equipment's and devices will be supplied. -
Grades 3rd - 5thMondaysSept - 11,18Oct - 2,6,13,30Nov - 6,13,20,27Dec - 4,11,18Jan - 8,22,292:30pm - 5:00pm This course introduces students to coding concepts, the fundamentals of video game design, and digital worldbuilding. Through project-based instruction using the Scratch coding language, students will learn about events, loops, variables, and other core coding concepts. In addition to using Scratch to build games, they will also use the Bloxels, Minecraft EDU, and Roblox Studio platforms. These tools will help students gain an understanding of 3D environments and how to build robust games that include heroes, enemies, levels, power-ups, hazards, and more. Most importantly, students will have fun while building foundations in complex topics! *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
All Grades Fridays Sept - 15,22,29 Oct - 6,13,20,27 Nov - 3,10,17 Dec - 1,8,15,27 Jan - 5,12,19,26 Do you want to get together with other learners and play board games? Have you been curious about some board games and wanted to try new ones? This is a fun and relaxing class filled with thinking and strategy-based games. Our learners will team up in groups and push each other to think and embrace challenges. Students will also play against the instructors with old classic and new board games. GAME ON! *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
MondaysSept - 11,18Oct - 2,6,13,30Nov - 6,13,20,27Dec - 4,11,18Jan - 8,22,29 Grades 2nd - 5thLights, Camera, Action! Learn how to Make and/or Act in a film this Fall. Aurora Skills is offering a film-acting class after-school club. The class is open to those who are interested in learning how to act in front of the camera versus the stage. Students will learn story-telling, character development, screen writing, making backdrops (Art), staging, props, lighting and more. Students will work together in teams to write, act, shoot and edit their own short films. Every student is invited to participate in all aspects or just the areas that interest them. At the end of the term, teams will have at least one film that they have made, put on a DVD. Professional equipment, cameras, audio and editing software is provided. This is a great way to start acting reels for aspiring actors and production reels for aspiring filmmakers. The skills students will learn will benefit them in all the facets of their lives, from school applications, class projects, to learning viral marketing and beyond! *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades K - 5thMondaysSept - 11,18Oct - 2,6,13,30Nov - 6,13,20,27Dec - 4,11,18Jan - 8,22,29 2:30pm - 5:00pmThis fun-filled class is a mixed art program focusing on a variety of skills ranging from drawing, painting, collages and sculptures. Students will work on hands-on activities including drawing techniques – depth, dimension and shapes. Other art projects will include self-projects, portraits, still life and landscapes. The children will also explore crafts like clay, jewelry making, sewing and more. *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades K - 5th Wednesdays Sept - 13,20,27 Oct - 4,11,18,25 Nov - 1,8,15,22,29 Dec - 6,13,20 Jan - 3,10,17,24 2:30pm - 5:00pm This fun-filled class is a mixed art program focusing on a variety of skills ranging from drawing, painting, collages and sculptures. Students will work on hands-on activities including drawing techniques – depth, dimension and shapes. Other art projects will include self-projects, portraits, still life and landscapes. The children will also explore crafts like clay, jewelry making, sewing and more. *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades K - 3MondaysSept - 11,18Oct - 2,6,13,30Nov - 6,13,20,27Dec - 4,11,18Jan - 8,22,29 2:30pm - 5:00pmStudents will be introduced to science using a hands-on, interactive approach. They will explore the scientific world through exciting experiments. These budding scientists will watch and wonder as they observe chemical reactions. They will be introduced to life science in the Eco-Center. Students will be shown how to use scientific methods to answer their questions. *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades K - 5th Fridays Sept - 15,22,29 Oct - 6,13,20,27 Nov - 3,10,17 Dec - 1,8,15,27 Jan - 5,12,19,26 2:30pm - 5:00pm This fun-filled class is a mixed art program focusing on a variety of skills ranging from drawing, painting, collages and sculptures. Students will work on hands-on activities including drawing techniques – depth, dimension and shapes. Other art projects will include self-projects, portraits, still life and landscapes. The children will also explore crafts like clay, jewelry making, sewing and more. *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades 2nd - 5th Fridays Sept - 15,22,29 Oct - 6,13,20,27 Nov - 3,10,17 Dec - 1,8,15,27 Jan - 5,12,19,26 2:30pm - 5:00pm This course introduces students to building and design principles in Minecraft Education Edition. Students will grow their design skills through exciting activities like building sculpture gardens and creating a campsite. Then we will dive into building virtual worlds both individually and as a group, and will tap into students’ creativity to ultimately design a town together. The oldest students will learn how to use Minecraft’s block-based programming language. Students will embark on missions and will learn coding skills such as conditionals, variables, and more! *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out. -
Grades 2 - 5 Tuesdays Sept - 12,19,26 Oct - 3,10,17,24,31 Nov - 14,21,28 Dec - 5,12,19 Jan - 2,9,16,23 2:30pm - 5:00pm Students will be introduced to science using a hands-on, interactive approach. They will explore the scientific world through exciting experiments. These budding scientists will watch and wonder as they observe chemical reactions. They will be introduced to life science in the Eco-Center. Students will be shown how to use scientific methods to answer their questions. *Please complete the Registration Form here BEFORE registering. This form ONLY collects your information. To purchase and register for classes, please follow the prompts to check out.
